The much-awaited Tata Curvv has finally been unveiled in its close-to-production avatar for the Indian market. The carmaker says that it merges “the toughness and durability of an SUV with an elegant and sporty silhouette of a Coupe”. It will be the first mass-market coupe SUV from the home-grown automaker that will come with both ICE (internal combustion engine) and electric powertrains.
Initially, the company will launch the Curvv EV to challenge the Citroen Basalt, which is due for launch on 2nd August 2024. Its ICE version will be positioned against midsize SUVs including the Maruti Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, and Kia Seltos. Prices of the Tata Curvv EV will be announced on 7th August.
The electric iteration of the Curvv underpins the brand’s new Acti.ev architecture and features signature split LED headlamp clusters, a new grille with piano black and body color finish, bumper-integrated fog lamps, larger air intake, and a pronounced faux skid plate at the front. Read: 3 Upcoming Tata Nexon Rival SUVs
Design elements such as LED light signatures, gloss-black side cladding, differently designed bumpers, a coupe-like roofline, flush-fitting door handles, a shark fin antenna, chrome-framed windows, a split aero rear spoiler, and connected LED taillights and reflectors add to its coupe-SUV-ish looks. Compared to the Nexon, the Tata Curvv measures 313mm longer and has a 62mm longer wheelbase.
The interior of the coupe SUV will share features with the Harrier and Safari. It will have a 10.25-inch screen setup for the instrument cluster and digital dials, a floating touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a Harrier-like two-spoke steering wheel, Head-Up Display, ventilated front seats, an electric parking brake, wireless charger, connected car features, dual-zone climate control, and a 360-degree camera. The higher trims will be offered with some exclusive amenities such as a panoramic sunroof and Level 2 ADAS tech.
Specifications of the Tata Curvv EV are yet to be revealed. However, the electric SUV is likely to deliver a range of around 450km – 500km. The SUV’s ICE version will use Tata’s new 125bhp, 1.2L, 3-cylinder turbo petrol and Nexon’s 1.5L, 4-cylinder diesel engines. It’s also reported to be offered with a CNG fuel option at a later stage.
